Matthew Shaffer, LCSW

Matthew Shaffer, LCSW

Psychotherapist
IL
First, I help us develop trust and build a positive relationship; then, I help you increase your capacity to ask yourself questions, challenge previous assumptions and patterns, understand your family and social environments (while trying out new thoughts and actions). Together, we walk the path of progress and change, taking steps towards becoming the best possible version of ourselves, as often as we can. I was awarded a Master's degree from University of Chicago in 2007, and Bachelor's degree from Dartmouth College in 2001; my post-Master's training includes Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Skills, Motivational Interviewing, and Social Thinking/Social Behavior Mapping to support individuals with Autism Spectrum Diagnoses.
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About Matthew Shaffer

Focus areas

Anxiety
Depression
Parenting Counseling
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Family Therapy/ Marriage Therapy
Stress
Autism
Life Transition

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Dialectical (DBT)
Motivational Interviewing

Identity

Gender

Male

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Matthew Shaffer

First, I help us develop trust and build a positive relationship; then, I help you increase your capacity to ask yourself questions, challenge previous assumptions and patterns, understand your family and social environments (while trying out new thoughts and actions). Together, we walk the path of progress and change, taking steps towards becoming the best possible version of ourselves, as often as we can. I was awarded a Master's degree from University of Chicago in 2007, and Bachelor's degree from Dartmouth College in 2001; my post-Master's training includes Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Skills, Motivational Interviewing, and Social Thinking/Social Behavior Mapping to support individuals with Autism Spectrum Diagnoses.

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Payment is due after each session and will be charged with your card on file for any portion of patient responsibility. Receipts will be provided at the time of the charge. This typically takes place 2-4 weeks after the session, once your insurance has had a chance to process the claim. We try our best to verify eligibility, but it is ultimately your responsibility to check coverage and out-of-pocket costs for services. For out-of-network visits, you will be billed at the provider's self-pay rate, and we can provide an invoice for you to submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement based on your plan's benefits.

Popular visit reasons

Cognitive Therapy
Cognitive-Behavioral Family Therapy
Depression
Parenting Counseling
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Sleep Problems
Therapy
Cognitive Therapy
Cognitive-Behavioral Family Therapy
Depression
Parenting Counseling

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • University Of Chicago, Master's in Clinical Social Work
  • Dartmouth College, Bachelor's

NPI number

1912277500

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Matthew Shaffer frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Matthew Shaffer on their profile.

What languages does Matthew Shaffer speak?

Matthew Shaffer speaks English.

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